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Richland School District (2026) - Richland, WA

Richland School District

6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Richland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,410 students in Richland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Richland School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
14,410 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
718 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Richland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#57 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
46%
41%
60%
53%
55%
49%
84%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
23%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
66%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,229 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,334 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$234 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$235 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,229
$18,891
Spending / Student
$16,334
$19,344

Best Richland School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
White Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Leona Libby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
William Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2820 S Highlands Blvd
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Hanford High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Hanford Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,959 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Gr: K-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Richland High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
930 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Gr: 9-12 | 2,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Badger Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1515 Elementary Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6225
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Jason Lee Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Paradise Way
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Marcus Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1704 Gray St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6300
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 Fuller St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6325
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Tapteal Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
Carmichael Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Thayer Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Rivers Edge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
975 Gillespie
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Pacific Crest Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
Gr: K-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Sunshine Avenue
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6225
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1525 Hunt
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6082
Gr: PK | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Rivers Group Home
605 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 734-7120
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Richland School District?
Richland School District manages 23 public schools serving 14,410 students.
What is the rank of Richland School District?
Richland School District is ranked #56 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland School District?
66% of Richland School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland School District?
Richland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Richland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,334 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,410 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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